Technical & Engineering Manager

Sphere Solutions; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Technical & Engineering Manager to oversee the delivery of residential schemes in St. Austell. The ideal candidate will have pre-construction management experience, knowledge of CDM regulations, and strong project management skills. Competitive benefits and an opportunity to lead impactful housing projects are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave

Car allowance

Professional fees

Pension

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential or volume housebuilding required.
• Excellent knowledge of building regulations and warranty standards.
• Proven ability to manage planning conditions and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and engineering aspects across multiple residential schemes.
• Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Drive value engineering and innovation.

Skills

Pre-construction/design management

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Strategic project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

HND/Level 5 qualification in design, construction, or civil engineering

Degree/Level 6 and professional membership

Job description

Technical & Engineering Manager

Permanent

Are you an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in residential development? We're seeking a Technical & Engineering Manager to join a growing Pre-Construction team. This is a pivotal role, managing the technical delivery of residential schemes from planning through to build completion.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage technical and engineering aspects across multiple residential schemes
• Oversee design coordination, statutory approvals, and ensure compliance with CDM and Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage consultant appointments, fee budgets, and design programmes.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical information to support tendering and construction.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in pre-construction/design management within residential or volume housebuilding.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, building regulations, and warranty standards.
• Proven ability to manage planning conditions, utilities, and sectional agreements.
• Strategic project management skills with excellent communication and leadership ability.
• HND/Level 5 qualification in design, construction, or civil engineering required. Degree/Level 6 and professional membership desirable.

Why This Role?

• Competitive benefits including annual leave, car allowance, professional fees, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead key residential projects and make a tangible impact on high-quality housing delivery.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

If you're a technically-minded, strategic leader in residential development looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact

For a confidential chat about this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Jo.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.